Distillery Operator - Coppercraft Distillery - Holland, MI

We are a grain to glass facility located in Holland, Michigan. We create small-batch spirits including bourbon, applejack, rum, and gin. Our rum and cask strength bourbon are award-winning spirts and have been recognized by the American Distiller's Institute (ADI) and by the American Craft Spirits Association. Our cask strength bourbon recently received the Gold and Best in Category awards from ADI. Our spirits are hand-milled, mashed and then distilled in our 300-gallon American-made copper pot still. Every detail is considered in what we craft and how you experience it.

We are looking for a Distillery Operator t who has a passion for the spirts industry and is eager to be a part of a growing distillery.

THE GIG

The Distillery Operator is responsible for completing all of the day-to-day activities necessary to manufacture and package high quality spirits. This position will work with our Production Supervisor and Distiller on all aspects of production including milling grain, mashing, fermenting, and distilling spirits, as well as bottling, labeling and packaging the spirits. As part of a small start-up, the Distillery Operator must be willing to work flexible hours and wear many hats, including giving distillery tours and assisting other staff at marketing and promotional events. This role can either be first shift (7:00AM - 4:00PM) or second shift (2:00PM - 11:00PM).

Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure in collaboration with distillery staff.

Distill raw materials; including water, corn, malt, and yeast.

Works with pumps, hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other equipment to perform responsibilities.

Operate a fork lift.

Give tours.

Assist at marketing and promotional events.

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAND THIS GIG

High school diploma/GED or higher education;

Basic computer skills (Excel knowledge is a plus);

Prior manufacturing experience preferred (alcohol industry a plus);

Distillation experience or strong interest;

Positive attitude, team player, and a willingness to 'get hands dirty';

Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment;

Ability to lift or move heavy products (minimum 50lbs);

Willingness to work floating or alternating shifts should the need arise;

Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.